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Odesha Family History

Odesha Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Desha, Deshaw, Podesta, Odeh, Plesha, Desta, Oest, Derham, Rodes, Oda

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Where is the Odesha family from?

You can see how Odesha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Odesha family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Odesha family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Odesha's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Odesha families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Odesha surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Odesha ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Odesha ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Odesha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Odesha census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Odesha. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Odesha. For the veterans among your Odesha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Odesha lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Odesha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Odesha in 1967 was 58, and 83 in 2002.

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